Description

Thymiopoulos single vineyard Xinomavro “Kayafas”
Vineyards –

Single xinomavro parcel planted 44 years ago near Trilofos village

Altitude –

180 metres

Soil –

Limestone

Microclimate –

Warm climate tempered by Mediterranean winds and by air flowing down from Vermio mountain. Significant diurnal range and relatively low temperatures despite low altitude

Harvest –

25 September

Vinification –

Grapes are 80% destemmed, fermented with indigenous yeasts and macerated for 40 days.

Maturation –

12 months in second-use, 500-litre French oak barrels